Residents evicted from Nickelsville homeless camp

Residents of the Nickelsville homeless camp packed up after the City of Seattle evicted them.

By By SY BEAN

on September 4, 2013 11:59 AM

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Jackie Smith watches workers tear down homes during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. She lived at the camp with her family for three weeks before all residents of the camp were evicted. less

Jackie Smith watches workers tear down homes during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. She lived at the camp with her family for three weeks ... more

Penny Lane Pannek, behind, and Dale Hickman, play music as residents of the Nickelsville homeless campsite get evicted Sunday, Sept 1, 2013 in West Seattle. Pannek has lived at the campsite for 2 months.

Penny Lane Pannek, behind, and Dale Hickman, play music as residents of the Nickelsville homeless campsite get evicted Sunday, Sept 1, 2013 in West Seattle. Pannek has lived at the campsite for 2 months.

Michael Holmes throws garabage into a dumpster during the eviction of the Nickelsville camp Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. Holmes has been living at the site for 6 months, and is uncertain where he will move next. less

Michael Holmes throws garabage into a dumpster during the eviction of the Nickelsville camp Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. Holmes has been living at the site for 6 months, and is uncertain where he will ... more

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Jayleen Smith opens a sandwich as she sits next to Duran Little Light during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle.

Jayleen Smith opens a sandwich as she sits next to Duran Little Light during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle.

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Michael Keever stacks building materials during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle.

Michael Keever stacks building materials during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle.

Michael Holmes sorts through his belongings as he packs up during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. Holmes has been living at the site for 6 months, and is uncertain of where he will move next. less

Michael Holmes sorts through his belongings as he packs up during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. Holmes has been living at the site for 6 ... more

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A sign hangs outside one of the homes at the Nickelsville on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle.

A sign hangs outside one of the homes at the Nickelsville on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle.

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Jamarion Smith, 4, sorts through his lunch during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. He lived with his family there for three weeks.

Jamarion Smith, 4, sorts through his lunch during the eviction of residents from the Nickelsville homeless camp on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 in West Seattle. He lived with his family there for three weeks.